Nimble Giant Entertainment is hiring an

Animator (VR)

Remote

Nimble Giant Entertainment is looking for a full-time Technical Animator.

We are looking for a resourceful Technical Animator eager to work on upcoming AAA titles alongside a team of equally passionate top developers in the region.

As a Technical Animator, you will be acting as a bridge between the technical and artistic aspects of game development, empowering both programming and art to achieve more than either could on their own. You will be supporting the Animation Lead and working closely with the development team to produce and implement game assets. You will collaborate with art leads to ensure content and features are integrated seamlessly into the game.

The ideal candidate combines a strong technical background in animation or engineering with deep knowledge of the 3D art development pipeline. Capable of discussing various technical topics with engineers, such as performance, rendering, and gameplay issues, they should also be open to participate in creative discussions and provide constructive criticism in a collaborative environment. 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the animation team to define, create and maintain the animation pipeline.
  • Work with modelers, animators and programmers to set up 3D art and bring it into the engine.
  • Produce, implement and optimize stunning animations to bring life to our games.
  • Work in collaboration with the Lead Tech Artist and the rest of the team to develop the 3D art and animation pipelines, tools, and standards for cutting edge games.
  • Solve technical problems from an animator’s point of view.
  • Review creative processes and proactively recommend improvements for existing pipelines and tools.
  • Research and explore new software and techniques, including novel solutions.

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of experience in animation for Video Games, Animation, or Cinema.
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine.
  • Basic knowledge of coding and/or scripting in C++, to be able to read and update game code and scripts.
  • Expert in 3D art tools, Rigging/Skinning and Blend Shape implementation.
  • Knowledge of the full 3D art pipeline (High and Low-poly Modeling, Skinning, Rigging, Exporting, etc.).
  • Experience working with live physics rigs and physics systems for rigid/soft bodies, hair and cloth.
  • Experience developing custom tools for 3D art pipelines (Maya/Max preferable). 
  • Experience with Unreal animation pipeline.
  • Good communication and problem solving skills.
  • Capacity to communicate in English.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working on Virtual Reality projects. 

WHAT WE OFFER

Excellence
Excellence is one of our core drivers. Not only in the products we deliver, but also in the way we do things.

Continuous learning
In order to be on top of the game, we always encourage our employees to keep updating and deepening their know how.

Flexibility
We aim to always work in a fun and relaxed environment.
Working remotely is an option.

Inclusion and Diversity
We want a diverse talent team and would like to encourage ethnicities, gender, age, and disabilities communities with a strong interest in developing themselves in the videogame industry to join us.

ABOUT US

We are Nimble Giant, a game development studio founded in 2002 in Argentina. With offices in Perú, Chile and Uruguay, Nimble Giant Entertainment (Formerly NGD Studios) is one of the leading developers of PC and console games studios in Latin America. Our first major release, Champions of Regnum, was the first commercial MMORPG made in the region. We are the team behind the reimagining of the classic 4X strategy game Master of Orion and the multiplayer time travel shooter Quantum League.
In 2020 we merged with Embracer Group. With its head office based in Karlstad, Sweden, Embracer Group has a global presence through its ten operative groups: THQ Nordic, Koch Media, Coffee Stain, Amplifier Game Invest, Saber Interactive, DECA Games, Gearbox Entertainment, Easybrain, Asmodee, and Dark Horse.We are certified as one of the best companies to work for by Great Place to Work®.
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